Squat Thrusters
Shake your arms out for no more than a minute; pick your rock back up.
Holding the rock in front of your chest with both hands, squat down deep, explode upwards, and finish by thrusting the rock above your head. Be careful bringing the rock back to your chest. Do the same move for 15 reps.
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Step Ups
Set the rock down and find a fallen tree, a stump, bench or some kind of ledge about a foot and a half high. Step up onto it with your right leg and raise the left knee to hip-level. Then step back down with the left leg and follow with the right. Alternate legs for 20 total reps.
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Lateral Hops
Find a fallen log or branch that's about 6 to 10 inches high. With your feet together, hop over the branch—from one side to the other—continuously for 30 hops. Stay on the balls of your feet.
Dips
Sitting in front of the log, slide your legs out in front of you. Reaching back, raise yourself up to an initial position with your arms extended, supporting the weight of your body.
Next, lower yourself in front of the log until your elbows are bent and your shoulders are slightly stretched. Then use your arms to push yourself back up to the starting position.
Do this as many times as you can; be careful to stop if you feel pain in your shoulders. Repeat this whole circuit once, or twice if you think you can complete it.
Exercise should be about connecting your mind with your body in a kinetic interaction. A major part of this connection is awareness of yourself and the world around you. What better way to experience this connection than with exhilarating outdoor exercises.
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